The Twentieth Century Flashcards
1
Q
Tempo of twentieth century pieces
A
Frequent changes
Changes of time signature
2
Q
Dynamics of twentieth century pieces
A
Change frequently and often very greatly
3
Q
Tonality of twentieth century pieces
A
Often unexpected key changes
Sometimes atonal - no key
Unusual scales
Chromaticism
4
Q
Articulation in twentieth century pieces
A
Very wide ranging
5
Q
Character of twentieth century pieces
A
General mood may change often
Complex rhythms
Dissonance
Jazzy
Folk type melodies
Wide ranging jagged melodies
Atmospheric
6
Q
What are examples of twentieth century musicians?
A
Ravel, Bartok and Debussy
